Bulova Dalton Chiming Pendulum Table Clock - Walnut Finish - Gold-Tone Accents

This clock is incredible value for the cost. Itis delightful! Its well made, with easy access to settings. What really wowed me was the sound. For a more or less mini- type version of a wall Schoolhouse Regulator, there is nothing mini about the sound. Theere is no tin-like tone to the chimes, and it keeps time perfectly, matching my automatic atomic time keeping clock. Readability is relative to the quality if your eyesight & distance. I only use readers for close up but I can easily read it from 6ft away.

Bestest Mother's Day gift to myself! The time is keg perfectly, the chimes are gorgeous and the clock is perfect in the space that I needed it to be. And, it's a bulova!

This is a beautiful clock; great quality, great chime that automatically shuts off at 10:00 PM and perfect size for a shelf. Would also look nice on a mantal.

I love it. Excellent quality materials. Just what I was expecting. Beautiful design and elegance. The sound is amazing.The only problem is that the Roman number IV is incorrect. It shows IIII instead of IV.Other than that I love my new clock.

PERFECT SIZECHIMES VERY PRETTY

Confusing and unclear instructions. After re-reading the instructions several times, calling the Bulova customer service, and getting answers to my posted questions, I think I finally figured it out. The Time Set Dial is flat, black, about 1/2"-3/4" diameter, located near the pendulum. Unfortunately the instructions do not include a diagram of this dial nor describe it's location, but they do make clear that this dial should only be turned counter-clockwise to move the hands of the clock. There is another smaller, raised Black Nob labeled Volume, that can be turned to control the volume. Then there is a very small, raised Red Button labeled "Set Button". This button is for setting the Chimes to coordinate with the appropriate hour. Initially I got the Time and the Chimes out of sync. What worked for me was to first Set the Time with the flat, black dial. Then Set the Chimes by pushing (not turning) the red button the number of times that corresponds to the hour in military time. Each time you push the red button, let the chime finish each time, before you push the button again until you've completed the total number needed. For example: if you're setting the time at 6 AM you need to push the red button a total of six times. If you're setting the time at 6 PM, push the red button 18 times. This may not be the best or most logical way to get this clock to function, but it seems to have worked for me. Also, when you first get the clock, the pendulum is secured with a rubber band, but even after I removed the rubber band I still had to push on the pendulum to get it dislodged from being wedged in place. I'm please with this clock - the chime has a nice quality.

It's a little hard to set it. You put the batteries in. You set the time. Then you tap the number of hours to get the hour chime to work right. Follow the instructions. The sound is so pretty. To start it, start the pendulum swinging. Be careful not to have jerks moving the clock.

This is a very nice little clock but it’s still sitting on my table. The directions are horrible and I haven’t had time to call customer service to see if they can help me. I think if I can figure this out, it will be very nice. If this happens, I will post another review.